Category: Head’s Reflections
The Head’s reflections on the week
In recent editions of the Newsletter, I have celebrated the Creative Arts, which are such a vibrant part of life at St Christopher’s. This week, I turn my attention to…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Tickets for our Upper School production of Fame – The Musical are now on sale. A hugely important part of any theatre production is the team backstage, who you may…
The Head’s reflections on the week
I spoke last week about the importance of residential trips. Year 5 and 6 had a great time at Windmill Hill this week, arriving back on Wednesday afternoon happy and…
The Head’s reflections on the week
With concerts and plays in front of an audience, and whole school events like World Book Day firmly back in the calendar, the final stage of a return to pre-Covid…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Early in my career, I was lucky enough to work with a very experienced Headmaster who always gave excellent advice. One of the things he said that stuck with me…
The Head’s reflections on the week
This week marked the first week of the Summer Term and we welcomed all of the pupils back to school. At the gate I saw many smiling faces as the…
The Head’s reflections on the week
When I first became Head of St Christopher’s, I heard an urban legend. Supposedly, it never rains on St Christopher’s Sports’ Day. As with most urban legends, it turns out not…
The Head’s reflections on the week
As we approach the Spring Equinox this coming Monday, St Christopher’s embraced Science Challenge Week across the school. On Monday, Mr Stead’s Assembly set the stage by introducing a challenge…
The Head’s reflections on the week
It was great this week to have our first “live in person” Parents’ Evenings since lockdown, and to welcome Reception parents to our main site en masse. Communication between home…
The Head’s reflections on the week
Now and again the children ask me what I do. I’ve been asked, ‘What do Heads do?’ and ‘Ms Lyle, what do you have to do each day?’ and ‘Are…
